[Crawbag]

Just got some of my labels in the mail. I'm about to apply them to my Lucky Bee's. Is there anything I should do first. Maybe alcohol cleanse the chip first.??

Holla....

[PocketRocket]

If they're new chips, you can probably just go ahead and apply the labels. However it wouldn't hurt, and you'd probably be more through about making sure, if you did go over the recessed surface with a lint free cloth (or even a Handi-Wipe) and some alcohol. It is a must if you're removing and replacing labels.

Originally Posted by Crawbag

Just got some of my labels in the mail. I'm about to apply them to my Lucky Bee's. Is there anything I should do first. Maybe alcohol cleanse the chip first.??

Holla....

[Cin0s3]

If you are about to sit down and label em I dont know if you would need the alchahol to clean them, may need it to get thru the process though

[PocketRocket]

That probably works better after one decides to take a break for the day.
It's hard enough to keep the hands steady and the eyes sharp for that kind of intricate work even when you're sober.

Originally Posted by Cin0s3

If you are about to sit down and label em I dont know if you would need the alchahol to clean them, may need it to get thru the process though

[Crawbag]

Originally Posted by Cin0s3

If you are about to sit down and label em I dont know if you would need the alchahol to clean them, may need it to get thru the process though

Right!
I appreciate the feedback.

[DJ Qube]

Most people here recommend some sort of protection for the labels, depending on what ink and label material you ordered. I'm pretty sure the vinyls are okay by themselves, but inkjet would probably need some sort of protective spray or clear label on top. If you decide to protect your labels, you should do this before you put them on the chip.

[PocketRocket]

You've probably noticed what happens if you put a laser printed piece of paper into a plastic sheet protector or against a pane of glass for a long period of time, a port of the toner will transfer (fuse) itself to the glass or plastic. The same thing will happen with toner from a label if it is allowed to rest against other labels. If there is a potential exposure of this nature, the label should be sprayed regardless of the media material. Insofar as your idea of putting a clear label over the label, that is kind of hard to do before putting the label on the chip. Or is it easier to put the clear label on the paper label before putting it on the chip?

Speaking of which, have you had an opportunity to drop one of those dual labeled chips into a glass of liquid and let it soak for a while? While my expectation is that it would behave like any other paper based label, I'd be curious to see what your results might actually be.

Originally Posted by DJ Qube

Most people here recommend some sort of protection for the labels, depending on what ink and label material you ordered. I'm pretty sure the vinyls are okay by themselves, but inkjet would probably need some sort of protective spray or clear label on top. If you decide to protect your labels, you should do this before you put them on the chip.

[JMAC]

What you should do is pray you don't go insane. Just finishished labeling 500 for my dad for Christmas. Nearly lost my mind. Good luck with that...

[MisterShark]

Regarding spraying your labels:

I've read that most go with Krylon 'Preserve it' and one other person on this board mentioned that he got good results with Krylon 'Crystal Clear'.

What I will caution you against using is Krylon® 'Triple-Thick Crystal Clear Glaze' . I have labels printed for me by Cin0s3 and Brent from Lynbark Designs and this spray protectant didn't work well with either person's labels.
I read the product desription thoroughly both on thier website and on the actual spray can:
This bright, clear acrylic coating gives a glass-like illusion of depth. Its triple thick glaze equals three coats of other clear aerosols.

• Superior high-gloss coating
• Bright, durable finish
• Convenient spray or brush-on

The label goes on to list paper and plastic as viable surfaces to use it on.
Sounded great; I was looking to emulate that glassy look that the Paulson Classic chips have over their inlays.

The end result was irregular adhesion/coverage of the coating to the labels, air bubbles, and running ink in some cases.
The areas that did take the spray actually look really nice, with a deepening of the colors on the label, but overall it was completely unacceptable and to be avoided.
Thanksfully I only tested the spray out on a few labels in both cases.

[JediHog]

So, what would you suggest using with Cin0s3's RS labels?

Originally Posted by MisterShark

Regarding spraying your labels:

I've read that most go with Krylon 'Preserve it' and one other person on this board mentioned that he got good results with Krylon 'Crystal Clear'.

What I will caution you against using is Krylon® 'Triple-Thick Crystal Clear Glaze' . I have labels printed for me by Cin0s3 and Brent from Lynbark Designs and this spray protectant didn't work well with either person's labels.
I read the product desription thoroughly both on thier website and on the actual spray can:
This bright, clear acrylic coating gives a glass-like illusion of depth. Its triple thick glaze equals three coats of other clear aerosols.

• Superior high-gloss coating
• Bright, durable finish
• Convenient spray or brush-on

The label goes on to list paper and plastic as viable surfaces to use it on.
Sounded great; I was looking to emulate that glassy look that the Paulson Classic chips have over their inlays.

The end result was irregular adhesion/coverage of the coating to the labels, air bubbles, and running ink in some cases.
The areas that did take the spray actually look really nice, with a deepening of the colors on the label, but overall it was completely unacceptable and to be avoided.
Thanksfully I only tested the spray out on a few labels in both cases.